Class 001 intro to photography

Introduction to PHOTOGRAPHY A Lecture by Amit Chawla NOTE THIS LINK http //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photography

Definition Process of recording images by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor during a timed exposure. The process is done through mechanical, chemical or digital devices known as cameras. Traditionally, the product of photography has been called a photograph, commonly shortened to photo.

Drawing With Light
The word "photography" comes from French word photographie which is based on the Greek φώς (phos) "light" + γραφή (graphê) "stylus", "paintbrush" or "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "Drawing With Light."
Photography is considered to be an art form but is closely related to Scientific fields like chemistry & physics.

Famous Indian Photographers
EXERCISE
List out atleast 10 different photographers of India. Collect their work and present it in the next class.

Why do we need photos ?
Journalistic (informational) purpose
Commercial purpose
Educational purpose
Medical and scientific purpose
Personal
Legal purpose
Archival and record purpose
Security concerns
ANY OTHER REASONS………..?????

Types
Black & White Negative
Colour Negative
Colour Transparency
Polaroid
Digital Photography

Photography Genres / Styles
Outlined below photography styles that call for specialized treatment.
Commercial (Ads, Fashion / Glamour, Portrait & Wedding, Editorial / Photojournalism , Nature / Landscape, Conceptual, Wildlife, Pornography etc.)
Social / Art (Fine Art / Social Cause)
Technical photography (Astrophotography, Forensic, Infrared, Panoramic etc.)
Others (photocopy or xerography, Photograms, image scanner etc.)

History of Photography
EXERCISE
Research & Come Prepared In Next Class

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